This Cookie Policy explains how Polishpad Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on the Battle of the Nail Techs website.

It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small files that may be stored on your computer, phone or other device when you visit a website.

They can help websites function correctly, maintain security, remember information during your visit and support features such as registration or login.

Similar technologies may also be used to store or access information on your device.

2. What cookies do we use?

At present, the Battle of the Nail Techs website does not use third-party analytics, advertising or behavioural tracking cookies.

We may use cookies that are necessary for the website to operate properly. These may support functions such as:

• website security;
• registration or login;
• maintaining a user session;
• remembering information while you complete a form;
• preventing fraud or misuse; and
• other essential website functionality.

These cookies are used only where needed to provide or secure the website and its features.

Under UK cookie rules, consent is not generally required for technologies that are strictly necessary to provide a service requested by the user, although users should still be told about their use.

3. Analytics and marketing cookies

We currently do not use analytics or marketing tracking tools on the Battle of the Nail Techs website.

This means we do not currently use tools such as:

• Google Analytics;
• Meta Pixel;
• TikTok Pixel;
• Hotjar;
• Microsoft Clarity; or
• similar advertising or behavioural tracking technologies.

We therefore do not currently use cookies to build advertising profiles, retarget website visitors or track visitors across unrelated websites.

If we introduce non-essential analytics, advertising or tracking technologies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and obtain consent before using them where required by law. The ICO requires users to be given an appropriate way to consent before non-exempt tracking technologies are used.

4. Our current cookie categories

We will review this table if the technology used on the website changes.

5. Third-party websites

The Battle of the Nail Techs website may contain links to websites operated by other organisations, including:

• Tide;
• sponsors and partners;
• Instagram, TikTok or other social media platforms;
• event or ticketing providers; and
• other external services.

If you follow a link to another website, that website may use its own cookies or similar technologies.

Polishpad does not control cookies placed by another organisation after you leave our website. You should review that organisation's Cookie Policy or Privacy Policy for further information.

If we embed third-party content directly into the Battle of the Nail Techs website in the future, we will assess whether that content places cookies or uses other storage and access technologies and whether consent is required.

6. How long do cookies last?

Cookies can be either:

Session cookies
These generally remain only while your browser session is active and are usually deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies
These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

Where we use essential cookies, we aim to retain them only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which they are used.

7. Managing cookies

You can use your browser settings to manage cookies.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• see which cookies have been stored;
• delete cookies;
• block cookies from individual websites;
• block third-party cookies; or
• block all cookies.

Please be aware that blocking cookies that are necessary for the website to function may affect features such as registration, login or forms.

The ICO also provides information about controlling cookies through browser settings.

8. If we introduce non-essential cookies

If we introduce cookies or similar technologies that require consent in the future, we will provide an appropriate way for you to make a choice before those technologies are activated.

Where consent is required:

• non-essential technologies will not be activated before the relevant choice is made;
• you will be given clear information about their purpose; and
• you will be able to change or withdraw your choice where required.

Simply continuing to browse a website is not sufficient consent for non-essential tracking technologies requiring consent.

9. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if:

• the technology used on the website changes;
• we introduce analytics or advertising tools;
• new third-party services are added;
• the way we use cookies changes; or
• applicable law or regulatory guidance changes.

The latest version will be published on this page and the Last updated date will be amended.

10. Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on the Battle of the Nail Techs website, please contact: